In 2026 with the new regulation on Power Units in Formula 1after Audi also Ford announces its return to the top motorsport world championship. The American automaker and Red Bull Powertrains have entered into a strategic and long-term technical partnership for the development of the next generation of the engine that will equip the cars starting from season 2026 from Formula 1 onwards.
Ford in F1 from 2026 with Red Bull
After the failed agreement with Porsche, Red Bull signs a collaboration with Ford for the development of new F1 engines according to the specifications of the 2026 regulation. As part of the collaboration between the two brands Red Bull Ford Powertrains will provide powertrains for both teams Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Alpha Tauri from 2026 until at least 2030.
Starting from 2023, Ford and Red Bull Powertrains will work, on the basis of the new technical regulation, to develop the power unit which provides a 350 kW electric motor and a new combustion engine, able to use e-fuel fuelsready for the 2026 season.
Ford in F1, why
Ford returns to F1 due to sustainable racing and the renewed popularity of Formula 1 across North America, including three in United States (Miami, Austin and Las Vegas).
Ford is investing 50 billion dollars to lead the electric revolution around the world. It is the second largest electric vehicle company in the United States, thanks to the success of theF-150 Lightnings and of Mustang Mach-Eas well as market leader in many countries around the world with theE-Transit.
In 2026, Ford will also be the only manufacturer to compete in all motorsport races, inclusive WEC and IMSA(including the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Mustang GT3), WRC extension with the Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1 M-Sport, Baja 1000 with Ranger Raptor and Bronco, NASCAR, NHRA And Supercars with Mustang and now also in F1.
Ford in F1 history
For Ford this is a sensational return to F1 after 19 years of absence. The American brand was attracted by the new rules for writing a new chapter in its history of nearly 40 years in Formula 1. Over 60s and 70s Fords collaborated as an engine manufacturer with Cosworth; these engines won 176 Grands Prix from 1967 to 2003 and were used by teams such as the Lotus and the McLaren. They are in the Ford palmarès 10 constructor championships And 13 driver championshipsincluding that of 1994 with Michael Schumacher.
In the early 2000s Ford owned and operated the Jaguar F1 team, which left in 2004 after five turbulent underachievement seasons. In 2005 Ford left Circus selling both Jaguar Racing (which became Red Bull Racing) be there Cosworth. Now he opens a new chapter in the story, returning to collaborate with the team he once managed directly.
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